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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  18,  1897. 
I’erfection,  Mrs.  U.  0.  Kingston,  Charles  Curtis,  Alfred  Salter,  iSlajor 
Bonnaffon  (2),  .1.  Agate,  Miss  D.  I'^oster  (2),  Empress  of  India  (2),  Mr. 
.1.  Kearn,  Lord  Rosebery,  Mrs.  S.  Coleman,  C.  B.  Whitnall,  t^ueen  of 
England,  and  George  Ilaigh.  The  .lapaneso  were  of  medium  size,  bright, 
and  well  staged —Phoebus  (2'),  International,  Australian  Gold,  Sladame 
Carnot,  Pride  of  Madford,  Charles  Davis  (2),  J.  Seward,  Australie  (2), 
.lames  lEdencope,  Viscountess  Hambledon,  Mons.  R.  Dean  (2),  G. . I.  Warren, 
(ieneral  Roberts,  Mutual  Friend,  Edith  Tabor,  Chenon  de  Leche  (2), 
Modesto,  Viviand  Morel,  and  Thos.  Wilkins.  Mr.  Neville,  gardener  to 
F.  Flight,  Esq.,  Cornstiles,  Twyfoid,  was  a  good  second  ;  and  Mr. 
J.  Agate,  Havant,  third. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  .lapanese  the  competition  was  keen.  The 
premier  award  was  made  in  favour  of  Mr.  J.  Bowerman,  gardener  to 
C.  lloai'e.  Esq.,  I  lack  wood  Park,  Basingstoke,  for  a  remarkably  good 
collection.  The  varieties  were  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Australie,  .Madame  Carnot, 
Tlios.  IVilkins,  Duke  of  York,  Phoebus,  Mrs.  AV.  H.  Lees,  Edith  Tabor, 
Chenon  de  Lechd,  Viviand  Morel  (line),  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Oceana,  C.  Davis, 
IMrs.  H.  Weeks,  .1.  Seward,  Mons.  R.  Dean,  Mrs.  Carpenter,  Mons.  Gruyer, 
and  Miss  Elsie  Teichmann.  Mr.  R.  AVest,  gardener  to  H.  J.  AVigram,  Esq., 
Northlands,  Salisbury,  second  ;  and  IMessrs.  Elcombe  &  Sons,  Romsey, 
third. 
Mr.  Adams  was  again  successful  in  the  class  for  twelve  incurved,  dis¬ 
tinct,  and  also  for  half  a  dozen  in  two  varieties,  with  blooms  similar  to 
those  in  the  leading  class ;  Mr.  Neville,  a  creditable  second  in  both 
classes.  Mr.  G.  Best,  gardener  to  F.  D.  Leyland,  Esq.,  The  Vine,  Basing¬ 
stoke,  secured  the  leading  award  for  twelve  Japanese,  staging  worthy 
examples,  the  best  being  Viviand  Morel,  Mrs.  AVeeks,  Edith  Tabor,  and 
International  ;  Mr.  West  a  close  second.  A  most  interesting  class  was 
that  for  twelve  .lapanese,  white,  in  four  varieties.  No  less  than  nine 
competed,  making  an  imposing  display.  Mr.  Neville  was  decidedly  in 
front  of  his  opponents  with  a  most  meritorious  exhibit  of  Madame  Carnot, 
Ak-s.  Blick,  Nivens,  and  "M.  Gustave  Henry,  all  of  the  finest  (juality  ; 
Air.  G.  Street,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  Dr.  Fearon,  The  College,  AVinchester, 
second  ;  Mr.  .1.  Agate,  third.  A  similar  class  was  provided  for  yellow 
flowered  varieties,  which  made  an  equally  imposing  display.  Mr.  Bower- 
man  was  distinctly  the  i)rcmier  exhibitor,  staging  full,  solid  blooms  of 
Thos.  AVilkins,  AVilfred  Marshall,  Edith  Tabor,"  and  Amiral  Avellan. 
Air.  H.  Clark,  gardener  to  P.  Alortimer,  Esq.,  Ashe  Park,  Overton,  second  ; 
Air.  Best  third. 
For  twelve  blooms,  any  colour  exce[)t  those  previously  mentioned,  also 
four  varieties.  Air.  G.  Best  just  succeeded  in  securing  the  leading  award 
with  M.  Deinay-Taillandier,  .1.  Bidencope,  Eva  Knowles,  and  Inter¬ 
national.  Air.  Bowerman  was  a  close  second;  Air.  AYest  third. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  made  an  imposing  display,  so  well  were 
they  represented.  Air.  G.  Street  easily  secured  the  coveted  award  with 
really  splendid  plants  arranged  lightly  so  that  each  Idoom  could  be  dis¬ 
tinctly  seen.  Mr.  G.  Newman,  gardener  to  Captain  R.  G.  Gausseii,  TwjTord 
Lodge,  Winchester,  second  ;  Air.  R.  Stone,  gardener  to  the  Ven.  Archdeacon 
Ilaigh,  The  Close,  Winchester,  third.  Chrysanthemums  grown  for  con¬ 
servatory  decoration  were  magnificently  represented,  so  dwarf  were  they, 
at  the  same  time  carrying  such  grandly  developed  blooms.  Air.  G. 
Adams,  gardener  to  Colonel  F.  A.  Dickens.  Blackbridge,  AVinchester, 
was  first  with  plants  averaging  3  feet  high,  perfect  in  every  way. 
Especially  good  were  Airs.  Dr.  AVard,  Alons.  Panckoucke,  Niveus,  AI.  C. 
Alolin,  and  Elsie  Teichmann.  Air.  II.  Gigg,  gardener  to  Rev.  R.  AI. 
Aloorson,  Holyrood,  Winchester,  was  second.  Air.  F.  J.  Croot,  gardener 
to  B.  B.  Colson,  Esq.,  Sunny  Bank,  AVinchester,  third. 
Specimen  trained  plants  were  best  staged  by  Air.  Holloway,  gardener 
to  Air.  A.  Brown,  Hill  Farm  Dairy,  Southampton,  in  the  class  for  six. 
The  best  single  specimen  was  one  of  Golden  Christine,  from  Air.  A.  E. 
Taylor,  3,  Hillside  Terrace,  AVinchester.  Air.  G.  Adams  secured  premier 
honour  for  a  single  plant  carrying  the  largest  number  and  best  quality 
blooms  with  a  charming  plant  of  Aladame  Ad.  Chatin. 
Groups  of  miscellaneous  plants  arranged  for  effect  made  an  imposing 
display.  Fruit  and  vegetables  were  well  represented.  Table  decoration, 
epergnes,  and  ladies’  sjways  were  an  interesting  feature  of  the  show.  In 
the  first-named  class  Miss  Nellie  Owen,  Basingstoke,  was  distinctly  ahead 
with  a  light  arrangement.  Mrs.  E.  Carr  second.  Miss  Elsie  AVadmore, 
Brook  House,  Basingstoke,  third.  Airs.  E.  Carr  secured  the  leading 
award  in  the  classes  for  a  stand  of  flowers,  foliage,  and  grasses,  ladies’ 
sprays,  and  buttonhole  bouquets.  Aliss  Louisa  Wills,  Southampton, 
had  the  most  tastefully  arranged  stand  of  flowers  (Orchids  excluded),  a 
pleasing  combination. 
Air.  Neville  staged  a  magnificent  collection  of  cut  Roses  (“not  for 
competition  ’ ).  Mr.  Alolyneux,  gardener  to  AV.  II.  Alymrs.  Esc;.,  ALP., 
had  five  dozen  blooms  incurved  and  Ja])anese  of  leading  varieties,  all  of 
first  quality,  as  well  as  two  dozen  bunches  single  and  Pom|)on  flowered 
varieties,  making  in  all  an  interesting  exhibit.  Air.  E.  Hillier,  AVinchester, 
had  several  dozen  dishes  of  Apples  of  the  leading  varieties, 
STRATFORD. — November  11th,  12th,  and  13th. 
This  was  a  charming  show,  held  in  the  Town  Hall,  Stratford.  The 
Hall,  though  veiw  large,  was  crowded  with  exhibits.  The  groups,  which 
were  very  numerous,  were  keenly  contested,  and  the  cut  bloom  section 
was  well  filled.  The  Society  boasts  having  the  largest  amateur  member¬ 
ship  of  any  Chrysanthemum  Society  in  the  kingdom. 
For  a  circular  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  arranged  with  foliage  plants. 
Air.  R.  Kenyon,  gardener  to  A.  F.  Hills,  Esq.,  AVoodford,  proved  the 
victor  in  a  keen  competition  ;  the  blooms  were  exceedingly  fine,  and  the 
foliage  and  general  arrangement  good.  Air.  ,1.  Emberson,  Grove  Road 
Nursery,  AValthamstow,  second  with  a  good  group,  which  lacked  finish; 
Mr.  P.  Burnard,  gardener  to  E.  Rider  Cook,  Esq.,  AVoodford,  third. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese  blooms,  distinct.  Air.  R. 
Kenyon  was  easily  ahead  with  a  vei’y  fine  stand  ;  the  best  blooms  were 
Australie,  Alatthew  Hodgson,  Mons.  I’anckoucke,  C.  Davis,  Mons. 
Chenon  de  Lech^,  Airs.  11.  Kloss,  Edith  Tabor,  Modesto,  and  Airs.  J. 
Lewis.  Mr.  C.  Tullet,  gardener  to  G.  Ale.xander,  Esep,  Brentwood, 
second  with  a  good  display.  Air.  .1.  AV.  Simmons,  AA^anstead,  third  with 
weaker  flowers.  For  twenty-four  incurved  blooms,  Air.  T.  Tullet  was 
iust  a  few  points  in  front  of  the  second  prizewinner.  The  best  blooms  in 
Air.  Tullet’s  stand  were  Airs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Chas.  11.  Curtis,  Prince 
Alfred,  Madame  Darier,  and  Princess  of  Wales.  Mr.  ,1.  AV.  Simmons 
had  well  finished  blooms, but  a  trifle  weaker. 
Air.  G.  AA^hilehead,  gardener  to  S.  Nicholls,  Ks(j.,  AValthamstow,  was 
deservedly  awarded  first  prize  for  three  trained  plants  with  Col.  AAL  B. 
Smith,  AY.  Seward,  and  Madame  Carnot.  Air.  T.  Smith,  Leytonstone, 
was  awarded  premier  honours  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  with  a 
apital  arrangement  of  well-grown  plants.  Mr.  AY.  .1.  Smith,  Plaistow, 
secured  second  jdace  with  a  taller  group.  Mr.  .1.  Tyler,  East  Ham, 
third  with  a  very  fresh  and  bright  exhibit.  Air.  T.  Smith  was  again 
first  for  a  group  of  yellow  and  white  Chrysanthemums,  having  very  fine 
exanqiles  of  Aladame  Carnot,  Simplicity,  Edith  Tabor,  and  Alodesto.  Air. 
J.  Smith,  Plaistow,  second. 
For  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct,  Air.  T.  Smith  was  again  successful  ; 
his  best  blooms  were  Alons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Lady  Hanham,  AI.  Gruyer, 
Silver  King,  Niveus,  Viviand  Alorel,  and  Chas.  Davis.  Air.  G.  Raddon 
second,  with  a  very  nice  even  exhibit.  Air.  A.  ,1.  Brightwell,  F'orest 
Gate,  third.  For  twelve  incurved  varieties  Air.  G.  Raddon,  Forest  Gate, 
was  well  ahead  with  good  blooms  of  Airs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Jeanne  d’Arc, 
Bonnie  Dundee,  and  Airs.  .1.  Gardiner.  Air.  T.  Smith  second,  showing 
good  Chas.  H.  Curtis,  Empress  of  India,  and  Queen  of  England.  Air. 
J.  Smith  third. 
The  miscellaneous  exhibits  were  very  numerous,  and  included 
collections  of  Apples  and  Pears  from  the  Dukes  of  Norfolk  and  West¬ 
minster;  Cl  llections  of  Chrysanthemums  from  Alessrs.  AV.  AA'^ells,  Rcdhill ; 
R.  C.  Notcutt,  Ipswich  ;  J.  B.  Riding,  Chingford  ;  and  J.  Spink, 
Walthamstow. 
AYINDSOR.— November  12th. 
The  annual  autumn  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Albert  Institute,  and 
was  a  decided  improvement  upon  any  of  its  predecessors.  So  numerous 
were  the  exhibits  that  the  new  hall,  recently  added  to  the  Institute,  had 
to  be  utilised.  This  increase  in  the  number  of  entries  is  encouraging  to 
the  Executive.  If  the  public  would  but  increase  likewise  in  their  patronage, 
a  really  successful  Society  would  be  assured.  The  Hon.  Secretary,  Air. 
Herbert  Finch,  works  hard  to  keep  the  Society  progressing.  Dr.  AYyborn, 
the  esteemed  Chairman  of  Committee,  along  with  Air.  C.  Sainty,  V  ce- 
Chairman,  work  hard  to  obtain  success. 
Cut  blooms  were  really  well  shown  in  the  many  classes  provided  for 
them.  The  leading  one  was  that  for  eighteen  Japanese  and  the  same 
number  of  incurved,  distinct.  Air.  G.  Sturt,  Bound  Oak,  Eiiglefield 
( Ireen,  secured  the  leading  award  by  the  superior  (piality  of  his  blooms  in 
both  sections.  The  incurved  wei’e  of  medium  size,  and  fairl3'  well 
finished.  The  varieties  were  (b  Curtis,  Lord  Alcester,  Mrs.  J.  Gardner, 
Airs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Airs.  Coleman,  R.  Petfield,  Golden  Empress,  Lucy 
Kendall,  Aliss  AI.  A.  Haggas,  Golden  Queen  of  England,  Alfred  Lyne, 
Hero  of  Stoke  Newington,  A\^.  Tunnington,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Barbara, 
Duchess  of  Fife,  Princess  of  AA’ales,  and  Alajor  BonnafEon.  The  Japanese 
were  large,  bright,  and.  well  staged.  The  Japanese  were  AI.  Gruyer, 
E.  Tabor,  ATviand  Alorel,  Simplicity,  AI.  1).  Taillaiidier,  Rose  AVynne, 
Etoile  de  Lyon,  Alutual  Friend,  AI.  C.  Alolin,  Phoebus,  Piefet  Robert, 
Aladame  Ad.  Chatin,  Silver  King,  Niveus,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Aladame 
<'arnot,  Aliss  D.  Shea,  and  Aldlle.  Therese  Rey.  Air.  G.  Lane,  gardener 
to  Aliss  A.  G.  Ridge,  Ascot,  second. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  incurved  and  twelve  .lapanese  a  silver 
challenge  cup  goes  with  the  first  prize  award,  in  addition  to  a  money 
prize.  Air.  Sturt  secured  the  verdict  by  the  superiority  of  the  .lapanese 
blooms,  which  were  of  huge  size  and  well  coloured.  The  varieties  were 
Graphic,  Edith  Tabor,  Viviand  Alorel,  Phoebus,  Aliss  D.  Shea,  Airs.  C. 
Blick,  AI.  Gruj'er,  Alutual  Friend,  Duke  of  A'ork,  Simplicity,  Oceana,  and 
Aldlle.  Thiirbse  Rey.  Duchess  of  Fife,  Ala’or  Bonnaffon,  Empress  of 
India,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  C.  H.  Curtis,  and  Princess  of  Wales  were  the 
most  prominent  in  the  incurved  section  ;  Mr.  Lane,  second,  with  fine 
Japanese,  smaller  incurved  ;  Mr.  F.  Heereman,  gardener  to  Lady  Isabella 
Keane,  third. 
Air.  F.  .1.  Paul,  gardener  to  Airs.  Bowring,  won  premier  place  for 
twelve  incurved,  with  neat  if  not  large  blooms  ;  Air.  J.  Williams,  gardener 
to  F.  RicardOj  Esq.,  second,  with  smaller  specimens.  Mr.  Sturt  staged 
massive  blooms  of  C.  H.  Curtis  in  the  class  for  six,  any  one  variety, 
incurved,  and  secured  the  leading  award. 
Twelve  .lapanese,  distinct,  was  a  strong  class,  Air.  .1.  AVilliams 
winning  with  creditable  examples.  Air.  Paul  followed  closely  ;  Air.  Cole, 
gardener  to  Airs.  E.  B.  Foster,  a  good  third.  Anemone  flowered  varieties 
made  a  pleasing  display,  so  well  were  they  represented.  Air.  Cole  just 
beat  Air.  E.  Wicks,  gardener  to  Hon.  l>ady  Alurray,  for  ]iremier  place 
with  blooms  having  slightly  better  centres,  for  which  this  section  is  mainly 
cultivated  ;  Air.  .1.  Williams,  third.  For  si.x  Japanese,  any  one  variety. 
Air.  Lane  won  with  fine  examples  of  Australie.  Air.  T.  Wright,  gardener  to 
G.  W.  Alarsden,  Esq.,  followed  with  Good  Gracious  in  first-class  condition  ; 
Air.  Sturt,  third.  The  best  reflexed  varieties  were  staged  by  Air.  AV. 
Neate,  gardener  to  Aliss  Thackeray  ;  Air.  Sturt  coming  next.  Cut  blooms 
