November  11,  1897. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
459 
CARDIFF.— Novembek  3ed  and  4th. 
The  eleventh  exhibition  of  the  CardiS  Chrysanthemum  Society  being 
held  on  an  earlier  date  this  year,  resulted  in  a  little  falling  off  in  the 
number  of  entries,  and,  unfortunately  for  the  Society,  several  well-known 
growers  and  exhibitors  in  the  district  were  unable  to  compete.  However, 
the  larger  Park  Hall  was  well  filled,  and  the  excellent  blooms  staged  were 
deserving  of  the  highest  praise.  IMessrs.  W.  Clibran  &  Sons  sent  several 
handsome  Chrysanthemums. 
The  principal  class  was  that  for  twenty-four  blooms,  distinct,  and  for 
which  the  Society,  in  addition  to  the  money  prize,  offered  a  challenge  cup, 
value  5  guineas,  the  same  exhibitor  to  win  the  cup  twice.  Sir  Charles 
Phillips,  Bart,  (gardener,  IHr.  Durable),  having  been  victorious  in  1896, 
again  proved  himself  invincible,  thus  becoming  the  owner  of  the  cup.  His 
of  Simplicity,  M.  Gerard,  Phoebus,  Australie  (superb),  A.  11.  Wood,  Mrs. 
.1.  M.  Lewis  (very  fine),  Eva  Knowles,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  International, 
Mons.  Chenon  de .  Leche  (grand),  Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer, 
Hairy  Wonder,  Elthorne  Beauty,  Mdlle.  Th^r^se  Rey,  Mons.  Chas.  ISIolin, 
jHrs.  W.  H.  Lees,  Oceana,  Mons.  Hoste,  James  Bidencope,  .lohn  Seward, 
and  Primrose  League.  Mr.  .Joy  was  a  good  second.  The  best  bloom 
in  the  show  (Phcebus)  was  in  this  stand,  and  received  the  certificate  of 
the  National  Chrysanthemum  Society.  Mr.  .J.  Robinson  was  third. 
IMr.  Durable,  gardener  to  Sir  Chas.  Phillips,  Bart.,  was  a  splendid  first 
for  twenty-four  incurved  blooms,  with  Chas.  Curtis,  George  Haigh,  Mr. 
J.  Kearn,  Mr.  .1.  Murray,  Globe  d’Or,  Lord  Wolseley,  J.  Agate,  M.  R. 
Bahuant  (back  row)  ;  John  Doughty,  Golden  Empress,  Prince  Alfred, 
Empress  of  India,  Robert  Petfield,  Major  Bonnaffon  (middle  row)  ;  Mr. 
F.  Hepper,  Brookleigh  Gem,  Lord  Alcester,  Violet  Tomlin,  Jeanne 
Fig.  69.— a  GROS  COLMAN  HOUSE -ASHFORD  VINERIES,  COBHAM,  {See  page 
Photo  by  Mr,  Walter  Johnson, 
blooms  of .fapanese  and  incurved  were  alike  very  fine.  Japanese;  Mrs. 
W.  H.  Lees,  Beauty  of  Teignmouth,  Australian  Gold,  Graphic,  Charles 
Davis,  Madame  Carnot,  Viviand  Morel,  Phoebus,  Edith  Tabor,  Australie, 
Pride  of  Exmouth,  and  Dorothy  Seward.  Incurved  :  Charles  Curtis, 
Mr.  ,1.  Murray,  Globe  d  Or,  Mons.  R.  Bahuant,  George  Haigh,  .1.  Agate, 
Robert  Petfield,  Major  Bonnaffon,  Golden  Queen,  . I ohu  Doughty,  Lord 
Alcester,  and  (.iueen  of  England.  R.  W.  D.  Hai’ley,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr. 
Robinson),  was  a  ci’cditable  second. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  not  less  than  twelve  varieties, 
open  only  to  those  within  twelve  miles  of  Cardiff,  a  silver  cup,  value 
4  guineas,  was  given  by  Messrs.  Case  Bros.  There  were  three  lots  staged. 
R.  A.  Bowring,  Esq.  (gardener,  IMr.  Joy),  was  a  splendid  first.  There  were 
four  competitors  staged  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  .Japanese,  distinct,  i 
all  showing  remarkably  fine  flowers,  which  for  freshness  and  colour  i 
would  have  been  hard  to  beat.  Mrs.  Llewellyn,  Baglan  Hall  (gardener,  j 
Air.  Gilbert),  was  awarded  premier  honours.  His  stand  was  composed 
d’Arc,  Lucy  Kendall,  Princess  of  Wales,  and  Golden  Queen.  Air.  Robin¬ 
son  was  second.  Air.  Gilbert  was  to  the  front  in  the  class  for  twelve 
Japanese  distinct,  Mr.  G.  AV.  Drake,  Cardiff,  being  a  good  second.  In 
a  similar  class  for  twelve  incurved,  Mr.  Dumble  took  first  place,  and 
Air. .1.  Robinson  second.  For  twelve  1  dooms  of  .Japanese,  in  not  less  than 
six  distinct  varieties.  Airs.  Llewellyn  (gardener,  Air.  Gilbert)  was  again  first. 
Groups  of  foliage  plants  and  Chrysanthemums  were_  set  up  by  two 
exhibitors  only.  Air.  W.  Treseder  was  well  to  the  front  with  a  group  that 
contained  many  fine  blooms.  J.  E.  Gunn,  Esq.  (gardener.  Air.  McLew), 
was  second  with  a  pleasing  arrangement.  In  the  class  for  a  group  of 
Chrysanthemums  arranged  for  effect.  Air.  E.  Jenkins,  Richmond  Road, 
arranged  a  very  good  group.  J.  P.  Hac([uoil,  Esq.,  was  a  fair  second. 
Air.  AIcLew  and  Dr.  .1.  Lynn-Thomas  w’ere'  successful  for  the  best  group 
of  miscellaneous  plants.  Table  plants.  Cyclamens,  Primulas,  and  Roman 
Hyacinths,  as  well  as  bouquets,  wTeaths,  and  crosses,  were  admirably 
shown,  as  were  fruit  and  vegetables. 
